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−Always separate the car batter
y from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke. − Never carry out any work close to naked flames. − Always keep a working fire
extinguisher at hand.
Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account mixed up. This may result in ma
jor operating problems and also vehicle
damage!Overview of the engine compartment The main inspection pointsFig. 202 Diesel engine 1.9 litre/77 kW
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
The location of the inspection points in
the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.Engine oilCheck engine oil level The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.Checking the oil level – Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 223.
WARNING (continued)
A1
227
A2
234
A3
225
A4
224
A5
228
A6
229
Fig. 203 Dipstick
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Caution
•
Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic-
ular, involves significantly redu
cing the anticorrosion effect.
•
Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of
coolant and, as a consequence of th
is, result in major engine damage.
Inspecting the coolant levelThe coolant expansion bott
le is located in the engine compartment on
the right. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 223, “Working in the engine compartment”.
– Check the level of coolant in
the coolant expansion bottle
⇒
fig. 204
.
The coolant level when the engine is cold must lie between the (MIN) and (MAX) markings. The level may also rise slightly above the (MAX) marking when the engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light in the instrument cluster
 ⇒page 38. We nevertheless recommend inspecting
the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant A loss of coolant is first and foremost an
indication of a leak
in the system. You
should not merely top up the coolant in the
reservoir. It is also important to have
the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage. Losses can only occur through the pressure relief in the cap of the coolant expan- sion bottle which is completely free of leak
s if the coolant boils as a result of over-
heating and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 223, “Working in the engine
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
One should contact a specialist garage as
soon as possible if the source of over-
heating itself cannot be determined
and removed, since there may be grave
damage to the engine.Replenishing the coolant– Switch the engine off. – Allow the engine to cool down.– Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir
⇒
fig. 204
and unscrew the cap
carefully
by turning it to the left
⇒
.
– Top up the coolant. – Screw the cap tight until it is heard to lock.The coolant which you use for replenishi
ng the system, must comply with one
specific specification
⇒page 226, “Coolant”. Do not use an alternative additive if
the coolant additive G12 PLUS is not available in exceptional cases. Just top up the
Fig. 204 Engine compart- ment: Coolant expansion bottle
Ab
Aa
Aa
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The brake fluid reservoir is located on
the left of the engine compartment.
The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand
steering models is positioned on
the other side of the engine compartment. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
⇒
page 223, “Working in the engine compartment”.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir
⇒
page 228, fig. 205
. The
level must be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear and automatic adjustment of the br
ake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. A situ- ation where the brake fluid level is too low is indicated by the warning light

lighting up in the instrument cluster
⇒page 41. In this case
stop immediately and
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
WARNING
•
Read and observe the warning notes
⇒page 223 before working in the
engine compartment.•
If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any
further - risk of accident! Obtain professional assistance.Replacing brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake system. Th
e water content also lowers the boiling
point of the brake fluid.
This is why brake fluid mu
st be replaced every two
years. One may only use new genuine brake fluid
from Škoda Auto. The specification for
the brake fluid is “FMVSS 116 DOT 4”.
We recommend that you have th
e brake fluid replaced by an
authorised Škoda
Service Partner
as part of an Inspection Service.
WARNING
•
Using old brake fluid can result in seve
re stress on the brakes because of
the formation of vapour bubbles in th
e brake system. This greatly impairs
the braking efficiency and thus al
so the safety of your vehicle.
•
Brake fluid is toxic! It must therefor
e be kept safely in closed original
containers and well away from children and unauthorized persons.
Caution
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
In view of the problems involved with prop
er disposal of brak
e fluid, the special
tools and the professional knowledge required, you should have the brake fluid replaced by authorised Škoda Service Partners.BatteryWorking on the battery
Fig. 206 Engine compart- ment: The battery
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Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight
⇒page 262, fig. 233
.
- parking lights and main beam lights - low beam lights - Turn signal light (at the front)Parking lights and main beam lightsRemoving the light bulb for the parking light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet. – Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Remove the socket
⇒
fig. 234
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one. Removing the light bulb for the main beam light – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet.– Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Press the sprung wire clamps
⇒
fig. 234
together and hang them
to the side.
– Remove the socket
⇒
fig. 234
.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.Installation takes place in the reverse order.
Note
We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.Low beam light– Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the bonnet. – Remove the protective cap
⇒
page 262, fig. 233
.
– Turn the connector with the light bulb up to the stop towards the left
and remove
⇒
fig. 235
.
AAABAC
Fig. 234 Removing the bulbs for the parking and main beam light
AA
AA
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 235 Removing the light bulb for the low beam light
AB
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Remove and install the outer part of the rear light unit – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door. – Take out the plug
⇒
page 264, fig. 238
and unscrew the rear light unit
using a torx wrench
19).
– Carefully take out the light. Do not pull the grommet with the cables
out of the body.
– To re-insert the rear light unit, firs
t of all guide it with the support
⇒
fig. 240
towards the front onto a bolt on the bodywork.
– Carefully press the rear light unit into the bodywork.– Screw the rear light unit tight and press in the plugs
⇒
page 264,
fig. 238
.
Remove and install the inner part of the rear light unit – Switch the ignition and all lights off. – Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
– Take off the cover of the rear light unit on the inner side of the bonnet
lid
⇒
fig. 239
.
– Press the spring bolt
⇒
fig. 239
and take the lamp holder out of the
housing of the rear light unit.
– To re-insert the lamp holder, guide it into the housing of the rear light
unit.
–Press onto the spring bolt
until it is heard to lock.
– Guide the cover of the rear light uni
t into the inner side of the bonnet
lid. Caution
When removing and installing the rear
light unit make sure not to damage the
paintwork of the vehicle and the rear light unit.Changing light bulbs in the rear light unit
19)The torx wrench is located in a ve
hicle toolkit box on the spare wheel.
Fig. 239 Remove the inner part of the rear light unit
AA
Fig. 240 Outer part of the rear light unit: Lamps
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